Navigating Semester Conversion

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below, and the general guidelines for all majors above. Check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Students in their third year must declare their concentration: https://socialsciences.calpoly.edu/concentration-forms

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below, and the general guidelines for all majors above. Check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Students in their third year must declare their concentration: https://socialsciences.calpoly.edu/concentration-forms

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

If electing to stay on the current quarter catalog, take both SOC 354 and SOC 355 before semesters. Or wait to take both under semesters.  If you can only take one before semesters, it is ideal to take SOC 355 and then take the semester version of SOC 354, which will be number SOC 3354.

Please follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Students in their third year must declare their concentration: https://socialsciences.calpoly.edu/concentration-forms

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

If electing to stay on the current quarter catalog, take both SOC 354 and SOC 355 before semesters. Or wait to take both under semesters.  If you can only take one before semesters, it is ideal to take SOC 355 and then take the semester version of SOC 354, which will be number SOC 3354.

Please follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Students in their third year must declare their concentration: https://socialsciences.calpoly.edu/concentration-forms

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Take ART 315 instead of Art 213 in the Spring of 26 to account for the switch to semester catalog in second year.

Relevant Resources:

We have created Semester Equivalency Guides (below) to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Graphic Design Semester Equivalency Guide

Photography & Video Semester Equivalency Guide

Studio Art Semester Equivalency Guide

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

All students: Be sure to attend your annual advising meeting!

Take ART 315 instead of Art 213 in the Spring of 26 to account for the switch to semester catalog in second year.

Relevant Resources:

We have created Semester Equivalency Guides (below) to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Graphic Design Semester Equivalency Guide

Photography & Video Semester Equivalency Guide

Studio Art Semester Equivalency Guide

Tentative Course Offerings

2 year flowchart - coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with your Department Chair to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

All students: Be sure to attend your annual advising meeting!

Studio Art: Take ART 302 before semesters. 

Third year Graphic Design: Take ART 437 in Spring 2026.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

We have created Semester Equivalency Guides (below) to show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Graphic Design Semester Equivalency Guide

Photography & Video Semester Equivalency Guide

Studio Art Semester Equivalency Guide

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with your Department Chair to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

All students: Be sure to attend your annual advising meeting!

Studio Art: Take ART 302 before semesters. 

Third year Graphic Design: Take ART 437 in Spring 2026.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

We have created Semester Equivalency Guides (below) to show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Graphic Design Semester Equivalency Guide

Photography & Video Semester Equivalency Guide

Studio Art Semester Equivalency Guide

GEs in Major: 

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below.

Additional course planning advice will be provided in your CD 102 fall orientation course.

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below.

Additional course planning advice will be provided in your CD 102 fall orientation course.

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

When possible, complete CD 329 before semesters.

If you have not completed PSY 344 or BIO 302 Genetics support course, take one or consider one of these new course options as of Summer 2025: 

ES/WGQS 350

FSN 305

IME 320

ISLA 305

NR 310

If you have not completed your PSY Support Elective, take one (listed in your DPR) or consider one of these new course options as of Summer 2025:

ES 380

ES 381

WGQS 301

WGQS 330

WGQS 351

INTERNSHIP PREP & SENIOR PROJECT TIMING

June/Spring 2026 grads: must take PSY 323 in Fall 2025, if not already completed.

December/Fall 2026 grads: plan to take PSY 323 in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026; CD/PSY 453 in Winter or Spring 2026; CD/PSY 461 in Spring 2026, and CD/PSY462 in Fall 2026

May/Spring 2027 grads: plan to take PSY 323 by Spring 2026; save CD/PSY 461 and 462 for semesters, 2026-2027 academic year

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

When possible, complete CD 329 before semesters.

If you have not completed PSY 344 or BIO 302 Genetics support course, take one or consider one of these new course options as of Summer 2025: 

ES/WGQS 350

FSN 305

IME 320

ISLA 305

NR 310

If you have not completed your PSY Support Elective, take one (listed in your DPR) or consider one of these new course options as of Summer 2025:

ES 380

ES 381

WGQS 301

WGQS 330

WGQS 351

INTERNSHIP PREP & SENIOR PROJECT TIMING

June/Spring 2026 grads: must take PSY 323 in Fall 2025, if not already completed.

December/Fall 2026 grads: plan to take PSY 323 in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026; CD/PSY 453 in Winter or Spring 2026; CD/PSY 461 in Spring 2026, and CD/PSY462 in Fall 2026

May/Spring 2027 grads: plan to take PSY 323 by Spring 2026; save CD/PSY 461 and 462 for semesters, 2026-2027 academic year

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below.

Additional course planning advice will be provided in your COMS 100 fall orientation course.

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below.

Additional course planning advice will be provided in your COMS 100 fall orientation course.

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

There are no specific courses advised to take before or after semesters. The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Please follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advise for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

There are no specific courses advised to take before or after semesters. The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Please follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

All of the major courses that you take in your first year will count towards the semester ENGL curriculum. See chart below.

The semester ENGL catalog requires only an introductory foreign language class as a support course. So, if you are planning to change to the semester catalog, you will have completed the foreign language support course requirement once you have taken a world language 101 class (eg., SPAN 101).

In addition, the major will no longer require a non-ENGL course to complete your GE Upper-division C elective requirement.

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

All of the major courses that you take in your first year will count towards the semester ENGL curriculum. See chart below.

The semester ENGL catalog requires only an introductory foreign language class as a support course. So, if you are planning to change to the semester catalog, you will have completed the foreign language support course requirement once you have taken a world language 101 class (eg., SPAN 101).

In addition, the major will no longer require a non-ENGL course to complete your GE Upper-division C elective requirement.

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

Started Summer/Fall 2024:

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advise and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, as well as Advisors in the in CLA Advising Center and or your major department.

For students who started prior to Summer/Fall 2024: 

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation may depend on your transfer credit and placement. Talk with your Associate Chair about the best option for you.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

For all students who started in Fall 2024: It is recommended that you change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog when it is available in Fall 2026. The English Department has reached out to explain how your quarter courses will apply and provide course recommendations for next year.

Email from Department:

1. You are not required to choose to change to the semester catalog at the end of next year when Cal Poly moves to semesters. However, the English Department is generally recommending that you do so because the semester ENGL curriculum is more flexible than the quarter one, and all of the major courses that you took this year and will take next year can count towards the semester catalog. Please see the attached slides, which indicate how courses you will take next year (203, 204, 205, and/or 303, as well as 251 if you haven't yet taken it) and courses you may take next year (220/221, 290, 300-level non-Sequence classes) will substitute for semester BA requirements. See chart below.
2. There are also some advantages to changing to the semester catalog in terms of your support course and major requirements. The semester catalog requires only an introductory foreign language class as a support course for the English major. So, if you are planning to change to the semester catalog, you will have completed the foreign language support course requirement once you have taken a world language 101 class (eg., SPAN 101). In addition, the major will no longer require a non-ENGL course to complete your GE Upper-division C elective requirement; a 300-level or 3000-level (under semesters) GE ENGL class will satisfy that requirement.

Please be aware that you are not currently being asked to formally declare that you are changing to the semester catalog; that will come at the end of this upcoming academic year. Rather, we are giving you this information so that you can consider your course selection for this year in light of a potential shift to the semester catalog.

For students who started prior to Summer/Fall 2024: 

Follow your current curriculum sheet and flowchart unless otherwise advised by your Associate Chair.

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation may depend on your transfer credit and placement. Talk with your Associate Chair about the best option for you.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Make an effort to complete all required 300-level ENGL quarter courses before Fall 2026.

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below.

Additional course planning advice will be provided in major advising sessions. Watch your Cal Poly email for details.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below.

Additional course planning advice will be provided in major advising sessions. Watch your Cal Poly email for details.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

There are no specific courses advised to take before or after semesters. The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Please follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

There are no specific courses advised to take before or after semesters. The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Please follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below.

Additional course planning advice will be provided in major advising sessions. Watch your Cal Poly email for details.

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

All students: Take GRC 316 and 402 before semesters, if possible. 

Students graduating by Spring 2027: Take GRC 318, 337 and 338 before semesters, if possible.

Graphic Communication Management concentration: Take BUS 418 and GRC 421 before semesters, if possible. 

Graphics for Packaging concentration: Take GRC 421 and FSN 354 before semesters, if possible.

Design Reproduction Technology concentration: If you are graduating by Spring 2027, take GRC 332 and 439 before semesters, if possible.

UXUI and ICS concentrations: No other specific course advice other than completing GRC 316 & 402 before semesters, when possible.

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

All students: Take GRC 316 and 402 before semesters, if possible. 

Students graduating by Spring 2027: Take GRC 318, 337 and 338 before semesters, if possible.

Graphic Communication Management concentration: Take BUS 418 and GRC 421 before semesters, if possible. 

Graphics for Packaging concentration: Take GRC 421 and FSN 354 before semesters, if possible.

Design Reproduction Technology concentration: If you are graduating by Spring 2027, take GRC 332 and 439 before semesters, if possible.

UXUI and ICS concentrations: No other specific course advice other than completing GRC 316 & 402 before semesters, when possible.

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

All students: Take GRC 316 and 402 before semesters, if possible. 

Students graduating by Spring 2027: Take GRC 318, 337 and 338 before semesters, if possible.

Graphic Communication Management concentration: Take BUS 418 and GRC 421 before semesters, if possible.

Graphics for Packaging concentration: Take GRC 421 and FSN 354 before semesters, if possible.

Design Reproduction Technology concentration: If you are graduating by Spring 2027, take GRC 332 and 439 before semesters, if possible.

UXUI and ICS concentrations: No other specific course advice other than completing GRC 316 & 402 before semesters, when possible.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Complete HIST 201 and 202 (if not already taken). Completing both on quarters will free up space under semesters for other courses. 

Complete foreign language requirements-while this will not change under semesters, sequencing under semesters will be less flexible. 

Complete HIST 100. This course is required before starting HIST 303 or 304 (3303 and 3304 semesters). If HIST 100 is not completed during your first two years at Cal Poly it could delay graduation because HIST 303, 304, 460, 461 can require two years (four semesters).

Just take any two of: HIST 110, 111, 213. Each of these will not individually be required on the semester catalog, but up to two of them may count as lower division HIST electives.

Take two of: HIST 221, 222, 223. Two of these will fulfill the two course World History requirements on the semester catalog.

Plan ahead for internships or study abroad, there will be fewer opportunities to start these under semesters (2 instead of 3 opportunities). 

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

If not already completed:

Complete HIST 201 and 202 (if not already taken). Completing both on quarters will free up space under semesters for other courses. 

Complete foreign language requirements-while this will not change under semesters, sequencing under semesters will be less flexible. 

Complete HIST 100, 303, and 304 under quarters during their first year. This will allow them to complete HIST 4460 and 4461 (Senior Project) under semesters and be able to graduate in two years.

Just take any two of: HIST 110, 111, 213. Each of these will not individually be required on the semester catalog, but up to two of them may count as lower division HIST electives.

Take two of: HIST 221, 222, 223. Two of these will fulfill the two course World History requirements on the semester catalog.

Plan ahead for internships or study abroad, there will be fewer opportunities to start these under semesters (2 instead of 3 opportunities).

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

All Students:

HIST 100 (if not already taken). This course is required before starting HIST 303 or 304 (3303 and 3304 semesters). If HIST 100 is not completed during your first two years at Cal Poly it could delay graduation because HIST 303, 304, 460, 461 can require two years (four semesters). 

Complete HIST 201 and 202 (if not already taken). Completing both on quarters will free up space under semesters for other courses. 

Complete foreign language requirements-while this will not change under semesters, sequencing under semesters will be less flexible. 

Plan ahead for internships or study abroad, there will be fewer opportunities to start these under semesters (2 instead of 3 opportunities).

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

All Students:

Complete HIST 100, 303, and 304 under quarters during their first year. This will allow them to complete HIST 4460 and 4461 (Senior Project) under semesters and be able to graduate in two years.

Complete HIST 201 and 202 (if not already taken). Completing both on quarters will free up space under semesters for other courses.

Complete foreign language requirements-while this will not change under semesters, sequencing under semesters will be less flexible.

Plan ahead for internships or study abroad, there will be fewer opportunities to start these under semesters (2 instead of 3 opportunities).

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below, and the general guidelines for all majors above. Check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below, and the general guidelines for all majors above. Check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

There are no specific courses advised to take before or after semesters. The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Please follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

There are no specific courses advised to take before or after semesters. The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Please follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major:

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below, and the general guidelines for all majors above. Check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below, and the general guidelines for all majors above. Check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make that change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below, and the general guidelines for all majors above. Check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below, and the general guidelines for all majors above. Check with a CLA advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

If you are beginning or in the middle of any courses in a series - math, physics, engineering - complete the series before semesters. 

Check out CENG semester conversion advice for the major associated with your engineering concentration. This will help you identify how quarter courses will convert to semesters.

Due to the individualized nature of LAES and the combination of CENG and CLA curriculum, it is best to meet with one of the LAES Advisors to discuss course planning for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Relevant Resources:

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

If you are beginning or in the middle of any courses in a series - math, physics, engineering - complete the series before semesters. 

Check out CENG semester conversion advice for the major associated with your engineering concentration. This will help you identify how quarter courses will convert to semesters.

Due to the individualized nature of LAES and the combination of CENG and CLA curriculum, it is best to meet with one of the LAES Advisors to discuss course planning for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Relevant Resources:

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

If you are beginning or in the middle of any courses in a series - math, physics, engineering - complete the series before semesters. 

Check out CENG semester conversion advice for the major associated with your engineering concentration. This will help you identify how quarter courses will convert to semesters.

Due to the individualized nature of LAES and the combination of CENG and CLA curriculum, it is best to meet with one of the LAES Advisors to discuss course planning for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Relevant Resources:

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

If you are beginning or in the middle of any courses in a series - math, physics, engineering - complete the series before semesters. 

Check out CENG semester conversion advice for the major associated with your engineering concentration. This will help you identify how quarter courses will convert to semesters.

Due to the individualized nature of LAES and the combination of CENG and CLA curriculum, it is best to meet with one of the LAES Advisors to discuss course planning for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Relevant Resources:

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Take MU 270 Orientation the the Music major, which will fulfill MU 1100 on the 2026-2028 semester catalog. The course will also provide additional advising for your first year and beyond.

Study for the theory/musicianship midpoint exam

If not already completed, take MU 108 and MU 121 before semesters

First-year students (and transfers who place into this level) should take MU 103, MU 105, MU 104, 106, and 108 before semesters

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Take MU 270 Orientation the the Music major, which will fulfill MU 1100 on the 2026-2028 semester catalog. The course will also provide additional advising for your first year and beyond.

Study for the theory/musicianship midpoint exam

If not already completed, take MU 108 and MU 121 before semesters

Should take MU 103, MU 105, MU 104, 106, and 108, based on placement,  before semesters

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation may depend on your transfer credit and placement. Talk with your Department Chair about the best option for you.

Course Planning Advise for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

All Students:

Study for the theory/musicianship midpoint exam

If not already completed, take MU 108 and MU 121 before semesters

Second-Year Students should take MU 303, MU 305

Third-Year Students who have passed the midpoint exam should take MU 331, MU 332 (if pre-requisite was met)

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation may depend on your transfer credit and placement. Talk with your Department Chair about the best option for you.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Study for the theory/musicianship midpoint exam

If not already completed, take MU 108 and MU 121 before semesters

Transfers who have passed the midpoint exam should take MU 331, MU 332 (if pre-requisite was met)

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

The upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below, and the general guidelines for all majors above. 

Additional course planning advice will be provided in your fall quarter PHIL 101 orientaion course.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

2022-2026 Quarter Catalog

There will be no significant major curriculum changes between the current 2022-2026 quarter catalog and the upcoming semester catalog. It is okay to stay on the current quarter catalog and finish with semester courses using the tools under "Relevant Resources".

Please check your Degree Progress Report (DPR) regularly to track your satisfied and not satisfied degree requirements.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with an advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Meet with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with an advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

2022-2026 Quarter Catalog

There will be no significant major curriculum changes between the current 2022-2026 quarter catalog and the upcoming semester catalog. It is okay to stay on the current quarter catalog and finish with semester courses using the tools under "Relevant Resources".

Please check your Degree Progress Report (DPR) regularly to track your satisfied and not satisfied degree requirements.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with an advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

2022-2026 Quarter Catalog

There will be no significant major curriculum changes between the current 2022-2026 quarter catalog and the upcoming semester catalog. It is okay to stay on the current quarter catalog and finish with semester courses using the tools under "Relevent Resources".

Please check your Degree Progress Report (DPR) regularly to track your satisfied and not satisfied degree requirements. 

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Graduating in 2027? Complete POLS 359 and POLS 361 before semesters.  

All other students: Upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with an advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Graduating in 2027? Complete POLS 359 and POLS 361 before semesters.  

All other students: Upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with an advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

2022-2026 Quarter Catalog

There will be no significant major curriculum changes between the current 2022-2026 quarter catalog and the upcoming semester catalog. It is okay to stay on the current quarter catalog and finish with semester courses using the tools under "Relevent Resources".

Please check your Degree Progress Report (DPR) regularly to track your satisfied and not satisfied degree requirements. 

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Graduating in 2027? Complete POLS 359 and POLS 361 before semesters.  

All other students: Upcoming semester changes will not affect courses taken in 2025-2026. Follow the general guidelines for all majors above and check with an advisor if you have any questions. 

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Quarter and Semester Equivalency Guides - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below.

Additional course planning advice will be provided in your PSY 102 fall orientation course.

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Follow the semester requirements listed in the semester equivalency guide below.

Additional course planning advice will be provided in your PSY 102 fall orientation course.

Relevant Resources:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

If you have not completed PSY 344 or BIO 302 Genetics support course, take one or consider one of these new course options as of Summer 2025: 

ES/WGQS 350

FSN 305

IME 320

ISLA 305

NR 310

If you have not completed your PSY Support Elective, take one (listed in your DPR) or consider one of these new course options as of Summer 2025:

ES 380

ES 381

WGQS 301

WGQS 330

WGQS 351

INTERNSHIP PREP & SENIOR PROJECT TIMING

June/Spring 2026 grads: must take PSY 323 in Fall 2025, if not already completed.

December/Fall 2026 grads: plan to take PSY 323 in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026; CD/PSY 453 in Winter or Spring 2026; CD/PSY 461 in Spring 2026, and CD/PSY462 in Fall 2026

May/Spring 2027 grads: plan to take PSY 323 by Spring 2026; save CD/PSY 461 and 462 for semesters, 2026-2027 academic year

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

If you have not completed PSY 344 or BIO 302 Genetics support course, take one or consider one of these new course options as of Summer 2025: 

ES/WGQS 350

FSN 305

IME 320

ISLA 305

NR 310

If you have not completed your PSY Support Elective, take one (listed in your DPR) or consider one of these new course options as of Summer 2025:

ES 380

ES 381

WGQS 301

WGQS 330

WGQS 351

INTERNSHIP PREP & SENIOR PROJECT TIMING

June/Spring 2026 grads: must take PSY 323 in Fall 2025, if not already completed.

December/Fall 2026 grads: plan to take PSY 323 in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026; CD/PSY 453 in Winter or Spring 2026; CD/PSY 461 in Spring 2026, and CD/PSY462 in Fall 2026

May/Spring 2027 grads: plan to take PSY 323 by Spring 2026; save CD/PSY 461 and 462 for semesters, 2026-2027 academic year

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

We have created a Semester Equivalency Guide (coming soon) to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog for SLO Campus SOC majors:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Recommended Catalog for Hancock 2+2 SOC majors:

2022-2026 Quarter Catalog

There will be no significant major curriculum changes between the current 2022-2026 quarter catalog and the upcoming semester catalog. We will keep you on the quarter catalog which reflects what was discussed during Transfer SLO Days and the tentative two year class schedule that was shared.

Please check your Degree Progress Report (DPR) regularly to track your satisfied and not satisfied degree requirements. 

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

For those changing to the semester catalog, we have created this Semester Equivalency Guide (coming soon) to show you the quarter courses you might take during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make that change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

We have created this Semester Equivalency Guide (coming soon) to show you the quarter courses you might take, during your first year at Cal Poly, which will fulfill a semester requirement on the Fall 2026-2028 semester catalog. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during your first year while on quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements in Fall 2026.

Students in their third year must declare their concentration: https://socialsciences.calpoly.edu/concentrations-and-forms-sociology

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

The catalog that will benefit your progress towards graduation will depend on the completed coursework, in both major and GEs. Please schedule an appointment with a CLA Advisor to discuss the changes and how your credit will apply.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

If you elect to stay on the 2022-2026 quarter catalog, complete SOC 354 and 355 before semesters, if possible. Otherwise, there are no changes that will affect your 2025-2026 academic planning.

Students in their third year must declare their concentration: https://socialsciences.calpoly.edu/concentrations-and-forms-sociology

Relevant Resources:

For students who choose to stay on the quarter catalog:

Quarter Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

For students who elect to change to the 2026-2028 semester catalog:

This Semester Equivalency Guide (coming soon) will show you the semester requirements on the 2026-2028 semester catalog and the quarter courses you might take during the 25-26 academic year, which will fulfill a semester requirement. Use this guide as an academic planning resource during quarters. Your Degree Progress Report will reflect the semester major requirements when you change your catalog in Fall 2026.

Tentative Course Offerings

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Do not make changes to your block schedules until you check with an Mustang Success Center Advisor or CLA Advising Advisor! Block schedules are carefully designed and reflect the plan for semester conversion. It may not look exactly like the Curriculum Sheet, Flowchart, Degree Progress Report or Degree Planner you currently see in your portal. Those are specific to the quarter curriculum.

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to review the semester requirements and plan your registration this year.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here for your registration, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make the catalog change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Finish any first or second year sequence that you have started before semesters. For example: if you have taken SPAN 202, finish SPAN 203 before semesters, if possible. 

Take advantage of the summer study abroad programs, especially the Cal Poly Global Program in Spain (Valladolid). Students can complete their first- or second-year Spanish language sequence in Spain over the summer. Contact the WLC Department Chair, Dr Siliva Marijuan with questions, smarijua@calpoly.edu.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Finish any first or second year sequence that you have started before semesters. For example: if you have taken SPAN 202, finish SPAN 203 before semesters, if possible. 

Take advantage of the summer study abroad programs, especially the Cal Poly Global Program in Spain (Valladolid). Students can complete their first- or second-year Spanish language sequence in Spain over the summer. Contact the WLC Department Chair, Dr Siliva Marijuan with questions, smarijua@calpoly.edu.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

First-Year (started Cal Poly directly after high school)

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with Advisors in the Mustang Success Center, or your major department.

We will make that change on your behalf in Fall 2026. You do not need to do anything.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Finish any first or second year sequence that you have started before semesters. For example: if you have taken SPAN 202, finish SPAN 203 before semesters, if possible. 

Take advantage of the summer study abroad programs, especially the Cal Poly Global Program in Spain (Valladolid). Students can complete their first- or second-year Spanish language sequence in Spain over the summer. Contact the WLC Department Chair, Dr Siliva Marijuan with questions, smarijua@calpoly.edu.

Relevant Resources:

Tentative Course Offerings

Flowcharts for 1 year on quarters + 3 years on semesters - Coming Fall 2025

Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

GEs in Major: 

GE Semester Equivalency Guide - Coming Fall 2025

Transfer Students

Recommended Catalog:

2026-2028 Semester Catalog!

We believe the 2026-2028 semester catalog requirements will be a benefit to your progress towards graduation. Please use the advice and relevant resources here to plan your registration.

The Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Degree Planner will reflect the semester curriculum beginning in Fall 2026. Until then, please use the tools here, along with CLA Advising Center and your major department.

You will be able to change with a simple form in Fall 2026. We will email you a reminder.

Course Planning Advice for 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Finish any first or second year sequence that you have started before semesters. For example: if you have taken SPAN 202, finish SPAN 203 before semesters, if possible.